1920s Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless - 5th Model (3.5"), 38 S&W, Revolver, 244728

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SPECS: DAO trigger, 3.5" ribbed barrel, black hard rubber diamond checkered grips, u-notch rear sight, fixed blade front sight, checkered grip safety and 5-shot cylinder. CONDITION: This revolver is in nice condition with very light wear, has a nice sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order. HISTORY: The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless or Smith & Wesson New Departure (nicknamed by collectors as the Lemon Squeezer) is a double-action top-break revolver that was produced from 1887 to 1940. Based on the Smith & Wesson Model 2 double-action design, it incorporated an internal hammer and an external grip safety on its back strap. They were chambered in either .32 S&W or .38 S&W, produced with 2", 3", or 3.5" barrels, although 5" barrels have been observed and offered with hard rubber or plain pearl grips. These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. They were known as "The New Departure" to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers. Minor design changes were made to these revolvers over the years, resulting in several different design models, as termed by collectors. The .38 was based on S&W's medium frame while the .32 was based on a small frame. SHIPPING - We offer free shipping anywhere within the continental US. All firearms must be sent to an FFL (or C&R if applicable) regardless of age or caliber. This includes antiques & muzzleloaders. PLEASE READ ALL TERMS BEFORE PARTICIPATING: There is no live crowd, no phone bidding, no left bids and we do not accept payment through the mail.

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1920s Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless - 5th Model (3.5"), 38 S&W, Revolver, 244728
1920s Smith & Wesson 38 Safety Hammerless - 5th Model (3.5"), 38 S&W, Revolver, 244728
Lot number: 221
Seller: Will Sullivan Auction Co.
Event: Firearms & Early Military Assets
Ends: Saturday, June 14 | 11:50 AM  Central

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